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jQuery Pin It Button for Images

By mrsztuczkens

Marketing & Advertising / Social Media Marketing

jQuery Pin It Button for Images Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add a Pinterest 'Pin It' button to your images. The plugin highlights images on hover and allows users to pin them effortlessly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.91/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 305+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin provides a simple solution for pinning images in your blog posts and pages. It highlights images and overlays a 'Pin it' button when users hover over an image. Clicking the button opens a pop-up window with the image and a description, ready for pinning, while allowing users to modify the description.

Features include the ability to select the source of the pin description, control which images display the button, and customize the button's appearance. You can choose to show the button on various pages and set transparency levels according to your preferences.

Once activated, the plugin works with default settings, displaying the button on all images that are not marked with specific classes. It is user-friendly and requires minimal setup.

Comparing to Alternatives

jQuery Pin It Button for Images is a straightforward plugin focused on adding Pinterest sharing buttons to images. Compared to other similar plugins, it offers simplicity and ease of use without extra features.

Top alternatives

jQuery Pin It Button for Images

Strengths

Extremely easy to install and configure
Works smoothly without conflicts
Provides a clean and attractive Pinterest button on images
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance

Weaknesses

Limited to Pinterest sharing only
No advanced customization options
Lacks integration with other social media platforms

User Sentiment Analysis

Users generally praise the plugin for its simplicity and effectiveness in adding Pinterest buttons to images.

Positive highlights

'The plugin was in place in minutes and it’s been working perfectly for a couple months.' - singingvegan
'Easy to use and useful settings.' - Ana Pascual
'Works very fine.' - vocwordpress
'Great look of Pinterest image.' - myhindigyan
'Works smoothly!' - Yasir
'It works great! Love it.' - lisagenest

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No complaints noted, but some users might desire more features
Limited functionality focused solely on Pinterest

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, no-fuss way to add Pinterest sharing buttons to images on their WordPress site without additional features.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a comprehensive social sharing plugin with multiple platform support or advanced customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features needed to add Pinterest 'Pin It' buttons to images effectively, with easy setup and reliable performance.

Final Verdict

jQuery Pin It Button for Images excels in delivering a simple and effective solution for Pinterest sharing on images, praised for its ease of use and smooth operation.

While it lacks advanced features and multi-platform support, it is ideal for users seeking a lightweight plugin focused solely on Pinterest integration.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free jQuery Pin It Button for Images plugin.

Pin It

Pinterest button

image pinning

Screenshots

FAQ

Configuration interface can be found under Settings - jQuery Pin It Button For Images. There’s also a link to the plugin settings in the “Installed plugins” menu.